yeah ... :( summer is over! I can't believe three months passed sooo quickly. I thank God for the time to rest, to hang out, and to learn. I want to be nostalgic for a moment. There are some of my best times I had this summer. i wish i could write about all of them.

[ in no particular order ]

* Memorial Day- My cousins and I had two BBQs to attend. we had an awesome time of food and just chilling. it rained that day, but it was cool because that made it even more interesting. We ended that night with a late night movie.

* Sheila Stewart shindig - Jamiel and I went to one of Sheila's publicity events for an album release party. The funny part of this night was the fact that I had to act like reporter/journalist. Jamiel told me too... I don't know why. LOL. Anyways, I got in for free, enjoyed some music, and actually interviewed some ppl. I laugh at this night because I actually threw myself into my role! I was carrying my notepad and pen around asking a bunch of questions to the guest! I just think its sooo hilarious especially when Sheila introduced me to everyone as a reporter from ______ newspaper [the newspaper will remain unnamed! lol ]

* Caribbean Festival in DC- This day/night was probably the best night of the summer. Inquire within for more details :). But my friends and I had massive amounts of fun that day. I mean there was reggae music! I love me some good reggae. We also met some new friends, got in the festival for free { I love free stuff}, and enjoyed the night cruising the Potomac. I keep saying the best things in life are free.

* Farah's Show- Big ups to my talented sister! My brother Israel and I went to her opening night for her one-woman show at the Capital Fringe Festival. {snap snap}. It was a very cool night walking in DC despite the bomb threat everyone was talking about in chinatown! smh..... I did like the lights and the noise. Ladies, Israel is a gentleman! I promise his future girlfriend is lucky! Anyways, the night turned into an unexpected double date! LOL this was real funny! I definitely enjoy chatting with Israel about topics on christian dating. The convo was real and enlightening.

* Mall Madness- I was so glad to get some madness in this summer with my ANQ fam! We had the whole mall to ourselves! The classic capture the flag was played. We got two games in. In my opinion, my team won the first one. However, my team lost the second game due to Shaderi's jail break! ahhhh we should of had that game in the bag... Its all good though.

* Convention [aka UCCFS]- I mean what more could you want then to be in Orlando, FL with your sisters! I enjoyed the lessons, the fellowship, and the all nighters. I got very little sleep in those five days! All I wanted to do was crash when I got back home. I'm really thankful I had the opportunity to go this year. God is good.

* My cousin's grad party- Good family made Ethiopian food! I love when my family comes together and just talk. I also love when my cousins and I make fun of our aunts and uncles! David makes a great impersonation of them all.

* Tzega's baby shower - first, I can believe she is pregnant. She was never on the list of the first ppl i knew to get knocked up. Anyways, I'm happy for her. The baby shower was plain old fun. playing games, eating, and just catching up with everyone there was the highlight of the day. it was a good day overall.

* Playing in the rain with Abel- we were both helping my aunt move to her new place in calverton, md in Moco. There was a torrential down pour that only maryland weather can produce. Anyways, we ended up playing the rain in my aunt's back yard with our bare feet. It was fun and somewhat peaceful. Definitely brought out the kid in me.

* July 4th- I went to the Ocean City with Firenza, Damaris, and Genesis. Wow, the weather was good, we found free parking on the streets, and the waves were semi-decent! I love the beach... I feel that every time i lay on the sand I fall asleep. lol ... Also, loved all the pics Firenza took. I really got to know my sisters on that trip, and thats a great thing.


All in all, I am thankful for the great moments of summer 2009. There were some bad times, but they won't to be written about. I thank God for providing me with another summer! I pray the Fall semester will be just as good or even better!


Until next time ....

i just felt like writing ....

Okay.... just play along, okay? Aiiiight!?

Top 10 Random Questions You Should Ask The Person You Might Be Dating (Or Will Be Dating)

10) Coke or Pepsi? This could determine if you guys are on the same page. You guys can't have future BBQs together with both products in a cooler ... no way!

9) If you were an animal, what would you be? If he or she says a unicorn ... you might want to dip... like in a hurry.

8) Is Wayne Brady really white? Dawg, I ask myself this question every time I see "Whose line is it anyways?". lol.

7) Martin or Fresh Prince of Bel Air? mmm tough one right?

6) Which Wayans Brother would you marry? [this question can be asked to men as well!] - Marlon is goofy; Shawn is suave; Damon is a cool guy.

5) If he or she thinks all ladybugs are female, you might be dealing with a challenged one :-\

4) Do you where socks with your sandals?? - come on now ... let your feet breathe... yes, even if you have bad feet.

3) Mamasay mamasa mamakusa? or Hakuna Matata? - now this is deep!

2) Toyota Camry or Honda Civic?

1) Whose boy is it really?! Monica's or Brandy's?


until next time,
Sarah

Philippians 1:6

And I am convinced and sure of this very thing, that He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you.